Iran-Israel Crisis: Indian Students Evacuated From Tehran, 24x7 Helplines Released

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that Indian students in Tehran have been relocated to safer areas. The Indian Embassy in Iran coordinated the evacuation as a safety measure in light of the deteriorating situation in the region.

According to an official statement from the MEA, "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy." The embassy is maintaining constant communication with the Indian community to provide all possible assistance.

The MEA further advised Indian nationals who have access to personal transportation to leave Tehran and shift to safer locations on their own. In addition to this, the ministry revealed that some Indian nationals have been assisted in exiting Iran via the Armenian border. It also noted that more advisories may follow, depending on how the situation unfolds.

In a post on social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Iran stated, "All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the city."

To address the evolving crisis, the MEA has set up a 24x7 control room in New Delhi. The contact details for this control room are as follows:

Toll-Free Number: 1800118797

Landlines: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905

WhatsApp: +91-9968291988

Email: [email protected]

Additionally, the Embassy of India in Tehran has launched its own 24x7 emergency helpline. The contact details are:

For Calls Only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109

WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709

Regional Contacts:

Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036

Zahedan: +98 9396356649

Email: [email protected]

The Indian government is monitoring the situation closely and remains committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens in the region.